Structure for CMOS metal gate stack

ABSTRACT

A semiconductor apparatus has an N-type Metal Oxide Semiconductor (NMOS) device. The NMOS device includes a substrate and a gate structure overlying the substrate. The gate structure includes a metal gate, an N-type work function metal layer on the bottom and sides of the metal gate and including a first N-type work function metal layer having a first Ti content greater than a first Al content, and a high K dielectric layer directly contacting a bottom and the sides of the N-type work function metal layer.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No.201510676869.2, filed on Oct. 19, 2015, the content of which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of semiconductor technology.Some embodiments of the invention are directed to device structures andmanufacturing methods for making metal gate stacks for CMOS devices.

As critical dimensions shrink in metal oxide semiconductor field effecttransistors (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor, MOSFET),short channel effect (SCE) has become a critical issue. FinFET (FinField Effect Transistor) has a good gate control capability toeffectively suppress the short channel effect. Furthermore, the FinFETdevice can reduce random dopant fluctuation (RDF) and improve thestability of the device. Therefore, the design of a small-sizedsemiconductor element often employs a FinFET device.

The gate work function plays an important role in the threshold voltageof FinFET devices. In the 14 nm HKMG (high-k+metal gate) FinFET deviceof the process, a low temperature process (for example, 100° C.) isoften used to deposit an N-type work function metal layer. However, atlow temperature, byproducts generated during deposition of the N-typework function metal layer are difficult to remove, and would impact ahigh-K dielectric layer, thereby affecting the device performance. Thus,high-temperature processes (for example 400° C.) have been proposed forthe deposition of an N-type work function metal layer. However, theinventor discovered that, in conventional devices, the work function ofan N-type work function metal layer tends to be too high, leading to thethreshold voltage NMOS device being abnormally high.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The inventors have identified drawbacks in the conventional methods forforming the N-type work function metal layer, such as having a highthreshold voltage. Embodiments of the present invention provide a methodand a structure for CMOS gate stacks. The method can apply to planardevices as well as FinFET devices.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, a method forforming a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, thesubstrate including a first trench in an NMOS region and a second trenchin a PMOS region. The method also includes depositing a high-Kdielectric layer, a cap layer, and a P-type work function metal layer onthe bottom and side walls of the first trench and the second trench,removing the P-type work function metal layer and the cap layer from thebottom and sidewalls of the first trench, depositing an N-type workfunction metal layer on the high-K dielectric layer in the first trenchand on the P-type work function metal layer in the second trench, anddepositing a metal electrode layer on the N-type work function metallayer.

In an embodiment, the substrate also has a first fin structure in thefirst trench and a second fin structure in the second trench, and thehigh-K dielectric layer, the cap layer, and the P-type work functionmetal are deposited on the top surface and side walls of the first finand the second fin.

In an embodiment, the cap layer on the high-K dielectric includes TiN(titanium nitride) and TaN (tantalum nitride), or TiSiN (titaniumsilicon nitride) and TaN (tantalum nitride), and the N-type workfunction metal layer comprises one or more of TiAl (Titanium aluminide),TiCAl (titanium carbon aluminide), TiNAl (titanium nitrogen aluminide)or TiSiA (titanium silicon aluminide). TiAl (titanium aluminide) is anintermetallic chemical compound. It is lightweight and resistant tooxidation and heat. TiCAl (titanium carbon aluminide), TiNAl (titaniumnitrogen aluminide) or TiSiA (titanium silicon aluminide) areintermetallic chemical compounds of Ti and Al with additional componentsof C (carbon), N (nitrogen), and Si (silicon), respectively.

In an embodiment, depositing the N-type work function metal layerincludes depositing a first N-type work function metal layer having a Ti(titanium) content greater than the Al (aluminum) content, anddepositing on the first N-type work function metal layer a second N-typework function metal layer having an Al content greater than the Ticontent.

In an embodiment, the thickness ratio of the first N-type work functionmetal layer and the second N-type work function metal layer is 1:2.

In an embodiment, the thickness of the first N-type work function metallayer is 10-15 Å; and the thickness of the second N-type work functionmetal layer is 35-40 Å.

In an embodiment, the method also includes, before depositing the high-Kdielectric layer, forming an interface layer on the bottom and sidewallsof the first trench and the second trench.

In an embodiment, the method also includes, prior to the deposition ofthe N-type work function metal layer, removing the P-type work functionmetal layer on top of the sidewalls of the second trench using an etchback process.

In an embodiment, the method also includes, prior to deposition of themetal electrode layer, depositing an adhesive layer on the N-type workfunction metal layer.

In an embodiment, the method also includes planarizing the metalelectrode layer.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a semiconductorapparatus includes an NMOS device. The NMOS device includes a substrate,and a gate structure overlying the substrate. The gate structureincludes a metal gate, an N-type work function metal layer on the bottomand sides of the metal gate, and a high K dielectric layer on the bottomand sides of the N-type work function metal layer.

In an embodiment, the apparatus also includes a first fin structure onthe substrate, and the gate structure overlies the fin structure.

In an embodiment, the N-type work function metal layer comprises one ormore of TiAl, TiCAl, TiNAl, or TiSiAl.

In an embodiment, the N-type work function metal layer includes a firstN-type work function metal layer having Ti and Al, in which the Ticontent is greater than the Al content, and a second N-type workfunction metal layer having Ti and Al, in which the Al content isgreater than the Ti content.

In an embodiment, the thickness ratio between the first N-type workfunction metal layer and the second N-type work function metal layer is1:2.

In an embodiment, the thickness of the first N-type work function metallayer is 10-15 angstroms, and the thickness of the second N-type workfunction metal layer is 35-40 angstroms.

In an embodiment, the apparatus also includes an interface layer betweenthe substrate the said high-K dielectric layer.

In an embodiment, the apparatus also includes an adhesion layer betweenthe metal gate and the N-type work function metal layer.

In an embodiment, the apparatus also includes a PMOS device. The PMOSdevice includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate. Thegate structure has a metal gate, a PMOS work function metal layer on thebottom and sides of the metal gate, a cap layer on the bottom and sidesof the PMOS work function metal layer, and a high K dielectric layer onthe bottom and sides of the cap.

In an embodiment, the metal gate comprises an upper portion and a lowerportion, the upper portion being wider than the lower portion along thedirection of a channel of the PMOS device.

In an embodiment, the cap layer comprises TiN and TaN or TiSiN and TaNon the high-K dielectric layer.

In an embodiment, the PMOS device also has an interface layer betweenthe substrate and the high-K dielectric layer is the interface layer.

In an embodiment, the PMOS device also has an adhesive layer between themetal gate and the P-type work function metal layer.

In an embodiment, the PMOS device also has an N-type work function metallayer between the metal gate and the P-type work function metal layer.

According to some embodiments of the invention, a semiconductorapparatus includes a substrate, which includes a first trench in an NMOSregion and a second trench in a PMOS region. The semiconductor apparatusalso includes a high-K dielectric layer on the bottom and side walls ofthe first trench and the second trench. The semiconductor apparatus alsohas a cap layer on the high-K dielectric layer in the second trench, anda P-type work function metal layer on the cap layer in the secondtrench. The semiconductor apparatus also has an N-type work functionmetal layer on the high-K dielectric layer in the first trench. TheN-type work function metal layer overlies at least a portion of theP-type work function metal layer in the second trench. In someembodiments, a metal electrode layer is disposed on the N-type workfunction metal layer in the first trench and the second trench.

In an embodiment of the above semiconductor apparatus, the metal gateincludes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion iswider than the lower portion along the direction of a channel of thePMOS device.

In an embodiment of the above semiconductor apparatus, the N-type workfunction metal layer includes a first N-type work function metal layerhaving Ti and Al, in which the Ti content is greater than the Alcontent, and a second N-type work function metal layer having Ti and Al,in which the Al content is greater than the Til content.

The following description, together with the accompanying drawings, willprovide further understanding of the nature and advantages of theclaimed invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a simplified flow chart of a method for manufacturing asemiconductor device according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 2 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of the method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of the method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of a method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of a method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of a method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 7 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of a method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure; and

FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of one stage of a method ofmanufacturing a semiconductor device according to an embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described withreference to the figures. The following description of exemplaryembodiments is illustrative only, and not intended to be any limitationon the invention and its application or use. It is understood that therelative arrangement of parts and steps and numeric expressions setforth in these embodiments are not to be construed as limiting the scopeof the invention. It is also understood that, for convenience ofdescription, the size of the various components shown in the drawingsare not necessarily drawn in actual proportional relationship.Techniques, methods and devices known to one of ordinary skill in therelevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in situations in whichthese techniques, methods and apparatus apply, these techniques, methodsand apparatus should be considered as part of this specification.Further, similar reference numerals and letters are used to refer tosimilar items in the following figures, and once an item is defined inone of the figures, it will not need to be explained further in thesubsequent figures.

The inventor discovered that, under normal circumstances, after removingthe dummy gate metal gate stack structure, the cap layer material oftenhas a relatively large work function. For example, the work function ofthe cap layer can be close to the P-type work function material layer.The presence of the cap layer can affect the threshold voltage of anNMOS device. Accordingly, the present invention provides a novelmanufacturing method and the structure of the gate stack to lower thethreshold voltage of an NMOS device.

FIG. 1 is a simplified flow chart of a method of manufacturing asemiconductor device according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. The method in FIG. 1 includes the following steps.

-   Step 102: providing a substrate, which includes a first trench    formed in an NMOS region and a second trench in a PMOS region. In an    example, the substrate may represent a CMOS device structure after    the dummy gates and dummy gate oxide layers have been removed from    an NMOS device and a PMOS device, leaving the first trench in the    NMOS region and the second trench in the PMOS region. Further, the    NMOS region and the PMOS region may be separated by an isolation    structure, such as shallow trench isolation (STI) structure.-   Step 104: sequentially depositing a high-K dielectric layer, a cap    layer, and a P-type work function metal layer on the bottom and    sidewalls of the first trench and the second trench.-   Step 106: removing the P-type work function metal layer and the cap    layer from the bottom and sidewalls of the first trench. Removing    the cap layer in the NMOS region can reduce the effective work    function of the NMOS device, and thus help to reduce the threshold    voltage of the NMOS device.-   Step 108: depositing an N-type work function metal layer on the    high-K dielectric layer in the first trench and the P-type work    function metal layer in the second trench.-   Step 110: depositing a metal electrode layer on the N-type work    function metal layer.

In this embodiment, the gate stack structure is formed in the NMOSdevice with the cap layer removed in the NMOS region. Since the workfunction of the cap is high and close to the work function of the P-typework function metal layer, removing the cap layer from the NMOS regioncan reduce the effective work function of the NMOS device, therebylowering the threshold voltage of the NMOS device.

In the embodiments described above, the substrate may represent a CMOSdevice structure after the dummy gates and dummy gate oxide layers havebeen removed from an NMOS device and a PMOS device, leaving the firsttrench in the NMOS region and the second trench in the PMOs region. Inembodiments of the invention, the method of manufacturing asemiconductor device is suitable for a planar device, as well as forother device structures, such as FinFET devices. In a FinFET CMOSdevice, a first fin can form a channel region of the NMOS device, and asecond fin can form a channel region of the PMOS device. A gate stackwould be formed on the top surface and the sidewalls of each fin. Inthis case, the fin would be disposed inside the trench, which forms atemplate for the gate stack surrounding the fin. As shown in FIG. 1,step 104 may include: on the top surfaces and side walls of the firstfin and the second fin sequentially depositing a high-K dielectriclayer, a cap layer, and a P-type work function metal layer. In thiscase, the first trench may represent a sidewall of the first fin, andthe second trench may represent a sidewall of the second fin. Subsequentprocesses for the FinFET device are similar to those depicted in FIGS.2-8 for the planar device.

FIG. 2-FIG. 8 illustrate cross-sectional views of the various stages ofthe manufacturing method according to embodiments of the invention. Itis be noted that, in order to simplify the drawings and more clearlyillustrate the structure of the gate stack, certain components, such asthe source region, the drain region, the fins and the like are omittedin FIGS. 2-8.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substrate 201 includes a first trench 2011 formedin an NMOS region and a second trench 2012 in a PMOS region. In someembodiments, substrate 201 may be a silicon substrate, a silicon oninsulator (SOI) substrate, a III-V semiconductor material substrate, andthe like. Substrate 201 may be formed with isolation structures, such asshallow trench isolation (STI) structures to isolate the devices.

The first trench 2011 and the second trench 2012 can be formed in thefollowing way. After a dielectric layer 202 is deposited, it isplanarized to expose the dummy gates in the first trench 2011 and thesecond trench 2012. Next, the dummy gates and dummy gate oxide layersare removed to form the first trench 2011 and the second trench 2012.The spacers 203 are retained on the sidewalls of the two trenches.Spacers 203 may be formed with silicon oxide, silicon nitride, siliconoxynitride, and the like. In addition, NMOS and PMOS device source/drainregions may be formed in substrate 201 on both sides of the first trench2011 and second trench 2012. In the NMOS region, the source region/drainregion may be formed by epitaxial growth of SiC to introduce tensilestress in the channel region; in the PMOS region, the sourceregion/drain region may be formed by epitaxial growth of SiGe tointroduce compressive stress to the channel region.

As shown in FIG. 3, the method includes sequentially depositing a high-Kdielectric layer 301, a cap layer 302, and a P-type work function metallayer 303 on the bottom and sidewalls in the first trench 2011 and thesecond trench 2012. Here, the sidewall spacers 203 are on the sidewallsof the trenches. In a planar device, the bottom of the trench would bethe top surface of the substrate. In a FinFET device, the fin is insidethe trench, and the bottom of the trench would include the top surfaceand sidewalls of the fin and the surface of the substrate. High-Kdielectric layer 301, cap layer 302, and P-type work function metallayer 303 can be sequentially deposited by atomic layer deposition(ALD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), or physical vapor deposition(PVD), etc. In some embodiments, before the deposition of high-Kdielectric layer 301, an interface layer (not shown) can be formed onthe bottom and sidewalls in the first trench 2011 and the second trench2012. The interface layer, such as a thermal oxide layer, can improvethe high-K interfacial properties between the dielectric layer and thesubstrate.

The material of high-K dielectric layer 301 can include, but is notlimited to, hafnium oxide, aluminum oxide, tantalum oxide, titaniumoxide, zirconium oxide, or other high-K materials. Cap layer 302 mayinclude two layers, e.g., TiN layers and TaN located in turn on thehigh-K dielectric layer. Alternatively, cap layer 302 can includesequentially deposited TiSiN and TaN located on the high-K dielectriclayer. Cap layer 302 can serve as an etch stop layer during the etchingof the P-type work function metal layer. Cap layer 302 can also serve asa blocking layer to keep the aluminum (Al) in the N-type work functionmetal layer from diffusing into the high-K dielectric, which affects thestability and other properties of the device. The material for P-typework function metal layer 303 may include Ti_(x)N_(y) (e.g., TiN), TaN,TaC, and other materials.

As shown in FIG. 4, the P-type work function metal layer 303 and the caplayer 302 are removed from the bottom and sidewalls of the first trench2011. This process can be carried out by forming a patterned photoresistlayer covering the PMOS region and exposing the NMOS region. Then, a dryor wet etching process can be used to remove the P-type work functionmetal layer 303 and the cap layer 302 is removed from the bottom andsidewalls of the first trench 2011. As described above, removing caplayer 302 helps to reduce the threshold voltage of the NMOS device.

As shown in FIG. 5, an N-type work function metal layer 501 is depositedon the high-K dielectric layer 301 in the first trench 2011 and on theP-type work function metal layer 303 in the second trench 2012. In anembodiment, the material for N-type work function metal layer 501 mayinclude TiAl, TiCAl, TiNAl, or TiSiAl. In an embodiment, an ALD processis used to deposit a TiAl N-type work function metal layer. First, TiCl₄is introduced in the reaction chamber, a layer of TiCl₄ is adsorbed onthe surface of the P-type work function metal layer of the first trench.After excess TiCl₄ is removed, an Al precursor is introduced. Under acondition of a temperature of 80-200° C. and a pressure of 10-100 Torr,a layer of TiAl is formed. The excess Al precursor is then removed. Thisprocess is repeated until a desired thickness of TiAl.

In an alternative embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a portion of P-typework function metal layer 303 at the top of the sidewalls in the secondtrench 2012 may be first removed by an etch back process, and thenN-type work function metal layer 501 is deposited. In this process, theopening of second trench opening 2012 can be increased, and it canimprove the gap-filling in subsequent deposition of a metal electrodelayer to avoid voids formation in the metal electrode.

Since the cap layer is removed in the NMOS region, the Al in the N-typework function metal layer can diffuse into the high-K dielectric layer,thus affecting the performance of the device. To solve this problem, insome embodiments, the process of depositing the N-type work functionmetal layer is divided into two steps. This process is described belowusing TiN as an example. First, depositing a first N-type work functionmetal layer in which the Ti content is greater than the Al content. Inan example, a thickness of 10-15 angstroms of the first N-type workfunction metal layer is deposited. In the second step, a second N-typework function metal layer in which the content of Ti is greater than thecontent of Al content is deposited. In an example, a thickness of 35-40angstroms of the second N-type work function metal layer is deposited.Here, the deposition of the first N-type work function metal layer andthe deposition of the second step of the N-type work function metallayer can be performed in the same work station. Alternatively, thesetwo steps can also be carried out in different machines. If these twoprocesses are carried out in the same machine, it can reduce the waitingtime between first and second steps (Q-time), so that an obviousinterface in not formed between the first N-type work function metallayer and the second N-type work function metal layer, further improvingthe performance of the N-type work function metal layer. In someembodiments, the thickness ratio of the first N-type work function metallayer and the second N-type work function metal layer is 1:2. The ratiocan be adjusted to reduce Al diffusion and adjust NMOS work function tofurther improve device performance. It is noted that the N-type workfunction metal layer in the PMOS region may also be removed byadditional steps.

As shown in FIG. 7, a metal electrode layer 701 is deposited on theN-type work function metal layer. The material of the metal electrodelayer may be W or A, or other metallic materials. Alternatively, priorto deposition of the metal electrode layer 701, an adhesive layer (gluelayer) may be deposited on the N-type work function metal layer, e.g.,TiN, Ti, or a laminate structure of the two, so that the metal electrodelayer and the N-type work function metal layer can be combined moreclosely.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8, the metal electrode layer 701 may beplanarized to expose the interlayer dielectric layer 202, therebyforming a metal gate 711 in the NMOS region and a metal gate electrode712 in the PMOS region. Note that FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate across-sectional view of depositing metal electrode layer 701 andplanarizing it on the basis of FIG. 6. It is understood that thedeposition and planarization of the metal electrode may also be carriedout on the structure of FIG. 5.

Embodiments of the invention also provide a semiconductor device thatcan be formed using the method described above. For example, asemiconductor device can include an NMOS and a PMOS device. According tothe embodiment of FIG. 7, the NMOS device includes a gate structure onthe substrate 201. The gate structure includes a high-K dielectric layer301 disposed on substrate 201 and spacers 203, an N-type work metallayer 501 on the high-K dielectric layer, and a metal gate electrode711. Further, the NMOS device may further include source and drainelectrodes (not shown) on both sides of the gate structure.

In embodiments of the invention, the gate stack structure of the devicedoes not include a cap layer that includes a large work function.Removing the cap layer reduces the effective work function, therebyreducing the threshold voltage of the device. NMOS devices may be planardevices or FinFET devices. In a FinFET NMOS device, substrate 201 has afirst fin structure as a channel region of the NMOS device, and the gatestructure is disposed across the first fin structure.

In some embodiments, the NMOS device may further include an interfacelayer between the substrate 201 and the high-K dielectric layer 301. Inother embodiments, an NMOS FinFET device for the device may also includea first fin between the high-K dielectric layer and the interface layer.In still other embodiments, the NMOS device may further include anadhesive layer between the metal gate 711 and N-type metal gate workfunction metal layer 501.

The N-type work function metal layer 501 may include TiAl, TiCAl, TiNAlor TiSiAl. In some embodiments, N-type work function metal layer 501 caninclude a first N-type work function metal layer and a second N-typework function metal layer. In the first N-type work function metallayer, the Ti content is greater than the Al content, and the thicknessof the first N-type work function metal layer is about 10-15 Å. In thesecond N-type work function metal layer, the Al content is greater thanthe Ti content, and the thickness of the second N-type work functionmetal layer is about 35-40 angstroms. In an example, the thickness ratioof the thickness of the first N-type work function metal layer and thesecond N-type work function metal layer is 1:2.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the PMOS deviceincludes a substrate 201 and a gate structure on a substrate 201. Thegate structure includes a metal gate 721, e.g., W, Al, etc. The gatestructure also includes a PMOS work function metal layer 303 on thebottom surface and side surfaces of metal gate 721. PMOS work functionmetal layer 303 can include materials such as Ti_(x)N_(y), TaN, TaC andother materials. A cap layer 302 is disposed on the bottom and sides ofthe PMOS work function metal layer 303. Cap layer 302 may include a TiNlayer on the high-K dielectric layer 301, and a TaN layer on the TiNlayer. Alternatively, Cap layer 302 may include a TiSiN layer on thehigh-K dielectric layer 301, and a TaN layer on the TiSiN layer. Thegate structure also includes high-K dielectric layer 301 on the bottomsurface and side surfaces of cap layer 302. Further, PMOS devices mayfurther include a source and a drain on both sides of the gate structure(not shown).

According to another embodiment as shown in FIG. 8, metal gate 721 metalgate has an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion iswider than the lower portion along the direction of a channel of thePMOS device. The cap layer can include TiN and TaN or TiSiN and TaN onthe high-K dielectric layer. The PMOS device can also include aninterface layer between the substrate and the high-K dielectric layer.The PMOS device can also have an adhesive layer between the metal gateand the P-type work function metal layer.

Thus, a manufacturing method of the semiconductor device has beendescribed in detail and according to an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. In order to maintain clarity of the disclosed concept,certain details known in the art are not described in detail. Thoseskilled in the art can understand how to implement technical solutionsdisclosed herein based on the above description.

Unless otherwise indicated, terms such as “first” and “second” are usedto distinguish the elements described. Thus, these terms are notnecessarily intended to represent the time of these elements or otherorder. In addition, terms such as “front,” “after,” “top,” “bottom,”“upper,” and “lower” are used to describe the position in theillustrations and are not intended for describing permanent relativepositions permanently.

Although certain embodiments of the present invention are described indetail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above examplesare for illustration only and not to limit the scope of the invention.Thus, those skilled in the art would appreciate that, aside fromembodiments of the present disclosure, various modifications and changescan be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the presentdisclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A semiconductor apparatus, comprising an N-typeMetal Oxide Semiconductor (NMOS) device, which includes: a substrate;and a gate structure overlying the substrate, the gate structurecomprising: a metal gate; an N-type work function metal layer on abottom and sides of the metal gate and comprising a first N-type workfunction metal layer having a first Ti content greater than a first Alcontent; and a high K dielectric layer directly contacting a bottom andsides of the N-type work function metal layer.
 2. The apparatusaccording to claim 1, further comprising a first fin structure on thesubstrate, and the gate structure overlies the fin structure.
 3. Theapparatus according to claim 1 wherein the N-type work function metallayer comprises one or more of TiAl, TiCAl, TiNAl, or TiSiAl.
 4. Theapparatus according to claim 1, wherein said N-type work function metallayer further comprises: a second N-type work function metal layer onthe first N-type work function metal layer and having a second Alcontent greater than a second Ti content.
 5. The apparatus according toclaim 4, wherein a thickness ratio between the first N-type workfunction metal layer and the second N-type work function metal layer is1:2.
 6. The apparatus according to claim 4, wherein: a thickness of thefirst N-type work function metal layer is 10-15 angstroms; and athickness of the second N-type work function metal layer is 35-40angstroms.
 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising aP-type Metal Oxide Semiconductor (PMOS) device, wherein said PMOS devicecomprises a second gate structure on the substrate, said second gatestructure comprising: a second metal gate; a P-type work function metallayer below a bottom and on sides of the second metal gate; a cap layerbelow a bottom and on sides of the P-type work function metal layer; andthe high K dielectric layer below a bottom and on sides of the caplayer.
 8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the second metalgate comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portionbeing wider than the lower portion along a direction of a channel of thePMOS device.
 9. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the caplayer comprises a TiN layer on the high K dielectric layer and a TaNlayer on the TiN layer or a TiSiN layer on the high K dielectric layerand a TaN on the TiSiN layer.
 10. The apparatus according to claim 7,wherein the PMOS device further comprises a second N-type work functionmetal layer between the second metal gate and the P-type work functionmetal layer.
 11. A semiconductor apparatus, comprising: a substrate, thesubstrate including a first trench in an N-type Metal OxideSemiconductor (NMOS) region of an NMOS device and a second trench in aP-type Metal Oxide Semiconductor (PMOS) region of a PMOS device; ahigh-K dielectric layer on a bottom and side walls of the first trenchand the second trench; a cap layer on the high-K dielectric layer in thesecond trench, and a P-type work function metal layer on the cap layerin the second trench; an N-type work function metal layer directlycontacting the high-K dielectric layer in the first trench, wherein theN-type work function metal layer overlies at least a portion of theP-type work function metal layer in the second trench and comprises afirst N-type work function metal layer having a first Ti content greaterthan a first Al content, and a second N-type work function metal layeron the first N-type work function metal layer and having a second Alcontent greater than a second Ti content; and a metal electrode layer onthe N-type work function metal layer in the first trench and the secondtrench.
 12. The semiconductor apparatus according to claim 11, whereinthe metal electrode layer comprises an upper portion and a lowerportion, the upper portion being wider than the lower portion along adirection of a channel of the PMOS device.